Grieg’s Holberg Suite and
Dvorak’s Serenade – “both of which Arman led in an affectionate, unhurried
manner, with an appreciation of their singing qualities”
THE TORONTO STAR
“there is no better way to put an audience in a
relaxed and receptive frame of mind than Conductor Nurhan Arman’s affable
remarks introducing each selection” THE
TORONTO STAR
"Nurhan Arman and his orchestra literally conquered us..." LA SCENA, Canada
“Nurhan Arman conducted the Sinfonia Toronto with
great flexibility and care. It was evident from his physical movements that the
music was in his soul - at times it appeared as though he was going to dance." THE
"A fascinating and striking musical personality.
He came impeccably prepared and knew just what he wished to achieve, and the
orchestra played with zest and precision in ensemble and intonation." PRAVDA
"A graceful conductor...(who) kept one's
attention consistently. Bravo!" THE
"Arman coaxed
pianissimos of remarkable beauty and precision from his string sections in the
first Wagner Prelude and maintained balanced clarity in even the brassy
fortissimos of the other Prelude." THE GLOBE AND MAIL,
"The Pilsen Radio
Symphony was led in a spirited and nobly rounded performance by the conductor
Nurhan Arman from
"It went like
clockwork... Lusty and well-paced." THE
"Arman's touch was
nimble and easy, so the music became a heavenly transport into joyous images of
lightness and airiness... Arman's work was filled with integrity, grace and
competency."
"Arman was in his element here especially,
coaxing perfectly balanced, delicately ironic sounds... Eyes twinkled and were
on the verge of smiling at times as they moved from score to conductor. The
musicians seemed alert to Arman's every move, not something that happens with many
guest conductors." KITCHENER-WATERLOO RECORD
"Nurhan Arman's artistic persona displays an
expansive ability to communicate. Arman avoids outward exhibitionism. He leads
the orchestra with commanding and classically controlled motions, but without
coercion, so that the musicians give themselves wholeheartedly to him and
carry the audience along with them." THE NATION,
"The orchestra obviously hit it off with guest
conductor Nurhan Arman, who drew from it...a round, rich sound with both power
and delicacy... But the triumph came in Haydn's Symphony No. 44... Arman set a
crackling pace that swept audience and musicians away in the storm and emotion
of this wonderful symphony." THE STAR
"He had everyone
dancing on the end of his baton." KITCHENER-WATERLOO RECORD
"Arman brought out the
pensive, almost melancholy Czech sound that one expects only from ensembles of
Mitteleuropa. Arman gets into the meat of every piece and his rhythms are
marvellous." TELEGRAPH JOURNAL,
"Arman kept the
attention level high and put music and energy through the roof. Arman is wild
at times with his gestures, his curly hair jumping and waving as he bobs; at
other times, he is as romantic and subtle as a ballet dancer." THE NEWS JOURNAL,
"A breath of fresh
air... Displaying an animated and at times unorthodox podium style, Arman urged
robust, cohesive ensemble work out of the DCO strings. There was energy and wit
in the Britten, warmth and communicativeness in the Elgar."
ROCKY MOUNTAIN NEWS,
"Great verve and
style." THE
"Nurhan Arman led the
orchestra ably through the program's three worlds-
apart styles with ease,
aplomb." THE NEWS LEADER,
"A first-rate
artist... In full command."
“Arman led the orchestra
with a firm hand, cutting a dignified figure on the podium. Arman coaxed a
rich, well-balanced sound from the orchestra."
THE NEWS JOURNAL,
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